Being a teenager in a small town were I grew up, and at that time, really sucked! There were nothing fun going on except hanging around, running from home etc etc...I envy teenagers today a little bit. If I had the internet as it is now at that age, I would probably stayed at home more and exploring the world that way instead.

I had very low self esteem, not worth more than a doormat. I got lots of ill comment about my looks, both from school mates and relatives. I didn't have much money so I sew my own clothes or mended. The jacket I wear on the picture is my grandmothers from the 40's in "New look" style. I still have it and keep it as a dear treasure.

Ehh, actually I still have low self esteem and sew and mend my own clothes, some things never change.

Internet really makes things easier for teens today. I'm really happy that I always had a cicle of friends who stood up for me. Even when some clasmates wanted to bully me, I relied on my friends and just ignored the bullies!

Teenagers are so mysterious - who they choose to make fun of, and why... I got picked on brutally in junior high and high school. I finally learned that the Goth kids were so much nicer, and that's what drew me into that culture. I'm sure I was always alternative at heart, and that's what the other kids sensed that caused them to be so mean. It worked out for the best, because I think those of us who go through that turn out to be better people!